An epic First Contact story on a galactic scale.Humans have reached the stars, but there is no evidence any other species survived its own sentience long enough to do the same.Until now, when the Magellanix deep-space scout Accipiter discovers the Artifact, a million-year-old alien construct resting in a dormant volcano on a faraway world.Now TransGalactic has sent the Carpathia to steal it.Two ships; two rival corporations; and a race only one of them can win.But the stakes are greater than they seem. The Artifact is more than just a technological marvel. It holds the key to humanity’s survival, and - perhaps - an understanding of our place in the universe at last.

When an alien spacecraft appears in orbit, America is thrown into turmoil. US troops are withdrawn from hotspots around the globe to provide support at home. In Malawi, Africa, a band of US Rangers remains behind to serve as peacekeepers, but when hundreds of alien spacecraft begin soaring overhead, the dynamics of war take on an entirely new dimension. FIRST CONTACT is a series of stand-alone novels that explore the concept of humanity's first interaction with extraterrestrial life.FIRST CONTACT is a series of stand-alone novels that explore humanity's first interaction with extraterrestrial life. Like BLACK MIRROR or THE TWILIGHT ZONE, the FIRST CONTACT series is based on a common theme rather than common characters, allowing these books to be read in any order. Technically, they're all first as they all deal with how we might initially respond to contact with aliens, exploring the social, political, religious and scientific aspects of First Contact.Peter Cawdron is a fan of such classic science fiction writers as Philip K. Dick, Arthur C. Clarke and Michael Crichton and their influence on his style and storylines is readily apparent. His forays into hard science fiction could best be described as informative science fiction or enjoyable science fiction. They focus on character and plausibility.

"Joshua T. Calvert has a gift for making nail-biting science fiction that you can't put down. Get ready for some sleepless nights!" - M.A. Rothman, USA Today bestselling authorIn Lake Maracaibo, in the northwestern part of Venezuela, a long-hidden extraterrestrial artifact underneath the ocean floor triggers a disaster. The U.S. military launches an expedition, sending a cutting-edge team of international researchers to the source of a magnetic instability that’s destroying any electronics in the region.Inside the large artifact is a chamber that’s large enough for the researchers to enter. After a shocking death, the scientists from the US, Europe and Russia realize that it is a teleportation device. But they soon face a fundamental question: Why do those who enter the chamber fall into a coma? Are they traveling to other places, or is it all just an illusion? Dream or reality, the other side of the teleporter turns out to be a hell that puts not only the team, but the entire project to the test - because they are not alone out there.

- From Kindle Storyteller Award Winner, G J Ogden -Some alien relics hold secrets too dangerous to unearth…Hudson Powell is a freelance starship pilot with no prospects but a desperate need to prove himself. Joining the Relic Guardian Force seemed like the perfect way to turn his life around.It was a terrible mistake.The RGF was created to watch over the alien wrecks scattered across portal worlds, but the organization is as corrupt and dangerous as the scavengers it claims to police.Frustrated with his insufferable training officer, Hudson quits and dives into the perilous world of relic hunters, where fortune and danger go hand in hand. There, he crosses paths with the lethal yet alluring mercenary Tory Bellona.But when Hudson uncovers a mysterious alien crystal, he unknowingly awakens a force capable of destroying entire worlds.For generations, no one questioned the origins of the alien wrecks or the interstellar portals. Now Hudson must uncover the terrifying truth behind these ancient mysteries - and face the catastrophic consequences of his discovery.If you love space sci-fi like Firefly and Stargate blended with the mystery and adventure of Indiana Jones, you’ll love the Star Scavenger series. Start reading today!